2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 2001 Mini One
To start off, both 2001 Jaguar XJ and 2001 Mini One were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2001 Mini One. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 660 kg more than 2001 Mini One. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mini One, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Jaguar XJ (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mini One. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mini One. 2001 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2001 Mini One has manual transmission. 2001 Mini One will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 2001 Mini One | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mini |
| Model | XJ | One |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
